About this course: This course applies principles learned in my course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics” to analyze real world engineering structures. You will need to have mastered the engineering fundamentals from that class in order to be successful in this course offering. This course addresses the modeling and analysis of static equilibrium problems with an emphasis on real world engineering systems and problem solving. --------------------------- Recommended Background: You will need to have successfully completed my earlier course “Introduction to Engineering Mechanics” in order to be successful in this course. --------------------------- The copyright of all content and materials in this course are owned by either the Georgia Tech Research Corporation or Dr. Wayne Whiteman. By participating in the course or using the content or materials, whether in whole or in part, you agree that you may download and use any content and/or material in this course for your own personal, non-commercial use only in a manner consistent with a student of any academic course. Any other use of the content and materials, including use by other academic universities or entities, is prohibited without express written permission of the Georgia Tech Research Corporation. Interested parties may contact Dr. Wayne Whiteman directly for information regarding the procedure to obtain a non-exclusive license.

Created by: Georgia Institute of Technology

Taught by: Dr. Wayne Whiteman, PE, Senior Academic Professional
Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering

Commitment	5 weeks of material; 5 to 7 hours per week work for students
Language	English
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	4.8 stars Average User Rating 4.8See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Applications of the Equations of Static Equilibrium to Interacting Bodies or Parts of a Structure; Systems Containing Multi-force Members; Frames and Machines

In this section, students will learn the applications of the equations of static equilibrium to interacting bodies or parts of a structure. Students will learn about systems containing multi-force members, frames, and machines.

5 videos, 13 readings

Graded: Applications of the Equations of Static Equilibrium to Interacting Bodies or Parts of a Structure; Systems Containing Multi-force Members; Frames and Machines

WEEK 2

Plane Trusses

In the section students will learn about Truss structures, specifically method of joints, method of sections, and zero force members.

5 videos, 11 readings

Graded: Plane Trusses

WEEK 3

Space Trusses; Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams

In this section students will learn about space trusses and will be introduced to shear force and bending moment diagrams.

7 videos, 11 readings

Graded: Space Trusses; Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams

WEEK 4

Cable Support Systems

In this section, students will learn about cable support systems, specifically concentrated loads and suspension loads.

5 videos, 8 readings

Graded: Cable Support Systems

WEEK 5

Coulomb Friction and Belt Friction

In this section students will learn about coulomb friction and belt friction.

8 videos, 12 readings

Graded: Coulomb Friction and Belt Friction

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 of 218 ratings

very good course. One thing, the 7 days to retake the exam, I see it is long time

Fantastic overview of Mech-E work.

The Applications in Engineering Mechanics course is a must for any engineer. The material is presented in a logical and straight forward manner with applications to the real world. Dr. Whiteman is truly a a great teaching Professor!

Great course

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